FJH Young Band

This hauntingly aggressive work investigates the legends surrounding the exploration of Antarctica. Inspired by the recent brutal winters involving the polar vortex, the music depicts magical scenery...

The stalwart leadership of Chief Yonaguska and the integrity of a proud people come alive in this brilliant programmatic work! The bold, harmonically-rich opening statement begins the drama. A driving...

The stalwart leadership of Chief Yonaguska and the integrity of a proud people come alive in this brilliant programmatic work! The bold, harmonically-rich opening statement begins the drama. A driving...

Travel back in time with this exciting piece reminiscent of the American Old West. The basic syncopations are easily taught and exhibit the spirit of the American West during a time when the cowboy an...

Travel back in time with this exciting piece reminiscent of the American Old West. The basic syncopations are easily taught and exhibit the spirit of the American West during a time when the cowboy an...

Laniakea, Hawaiian for "immeasurable heaven," is the name of our local supercluster, the massive structure of 100,000 galaxies in which the Milky Way is located. This lyrical work portrays a lone astr...

This programmatic work illustrates the eeriness and ferocity of a vast, sub-zero wilderness uninhabitable by man. With optional piano part, the opening "calm" includes dissonant ostinato patterns pair...

Commissioned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of America’s National Park Service, this suite is a musical portrait of three cherished natural areas. The first movement is a short fantasia based on...

Evoking feelings of intrigue and majesty, this captivating work pays homage to one of the most spectacular cave systems in the world. The somber, haunting introduction quickly becomes a collage of dar...

Embark on an exhilarating climb up a mountain trail with this compelling work that explores both quiet, thoughtful moments and big, powerful themes. After exerting a ton of energy during the ascent, t...

Inspired by the favorite dance styles of Queen Elizabeth I, this original set of Renaissance-style dances opens with the regal and elegant Pavanne. Following is the sprightly La Volta, a leaping and t...

Relive the tale of a young tribal princess and her quest to rescue her people from utter destruction. Poignant melodies and soul-stirring harmonies beautifully illustrate a brave young heroine who giv...

Journey to the future with a work depicting the power network that brings energy to cities and towns around the world. The pulse of electrons can be felt as the rhythmic intensity continues to build,...

Audiences will quickly embrace this musical depiction of the iconic USS Silversides. The haunting opening statement portrays the vessel submerging to embark on her perilous assignment. A dramatic midd...

Inspired by the Texas "deep freeze" in 2021 and winner of the Barbara Buehlman prize in composition hosted by the Midwest Clinic, this engaging work takes on both the breathtaking majesty and the vola...

Written in a D minor/modal tonality, this work quickly moves from a singing style of 84 beats per minute, to a moving 138. The meter is 3/4 throughout with all the instrumental ranges very modest. (3:...

Written in a D minor/modal tonality, this work quickly moves from a singing style of 84 beats per minute, to a moving 138. The meter is 3/4 throughout with all the instrumental ranges very modest. (3:...

Composer Douglas D. Nott has written this dynamic piece as a tribute to the Yakima Indian Nation, which he has known most of his life. Using authentic chant material, this slow-fast work features plen...

Composer Douglas D. Nott has written this dynamic piece as a tribute to the Yakima Indian Nation, which he has known most of his life. Using authentic chant material, this slow-fast work features plen...

A festival-winning contemporary overture in B with limited instrumentation, Brian Balmages' Blue Ridge Impressions is destined to be a classic. The skillfully written structure around a 4/4, 3/4, 4/4...

A festival-winning contemporary overture in B with limited instrumentation, Brian Balmages' Blue Ridge Impressions is destined to be a classic. The skillfully written structure around a 4/4, 3/4, 4/4...

A festival-winning contemporary overture in B with limited instrumentation, Brian Balmages' Blue Ridge Impressions is destined to be a classic. The skillfully written structure around a 4/4, 3/4, 4/4...

Here is an exciting overture for the young concert band in the conventional A-B-A form. A dance-like main theme is scored in the woodwinds with a bright, driving brass and percussion accompaniment. A...

Based on authentic musical material from Washington state's Yakima Indian Nation, the composer has woven this lovely melody through a series of dark, rich textures complemented by full percussion. Sur...

Based on authentic musical material from Washington state's Yakima Indian Nation, the composer has woven this lovely melody through a series of dark, rich textures complemented by full percussion. Sur...